2019 Cardiology Update for the Primary Care Provider

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Date & Location
Friday, November 15, 2019, 7:30 AM - 4:50 PM, Volney Richmond Auditorium, Seattle, WA

Target Audience
Specialties - Cardiology, Family Medicine, General Practice, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine

Overview

Online preregistration is closed. Space is still available and attendees may register on site starting at 7:00 a.m.  For questions contact the Virginia Mason CME department at (206) 341-0142.

The 2019 Cardiology Update for the Primary Care Provider will feature up-to-date presentations on the most common cardiac issues seen in clinical practice. The course will provide perspectives on the treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia for primary and secondary prevention and will review the newest drugs and data in the treatment of stable and unstable coronary disease. The indications for use of diagnostic tools, devices and procedures in electrophysiology and structural heart disease will also be highlighted.
Teaching methods include lecture, case discussion with audience response system and Q&A with faculty.



Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Consider the epidemic of early, aggressive coronary disease risk in South Asian patients and assess the value of testing for specific inflammatory biomarkers and metabolic risk factors.
  2. Review popular natural approaches used by patients for hypertension and discuss the current evidence.
  3. Discuss the role of coronary artery calcium scans in risk stratification.
  4. Relate the significance of HDL and triglycerides in cardiovascular risk.
  5. Discuss factors to consider in determining the duration of treatment with dual antiplatelet therapy.
  6. List pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical options for the treatment of chronic stable angina.
  7. Recognize the cardiovascular risk of menopausal hormone replacement therapy.
  8. Select appropriate tests to assess perioperative risk.
  9. Evaluate patients with frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) and discuss treatment options.
  10. Summarize the indications for atrial fi brillation ablation therapy.
  11. Review the indications for pacemakers, ICDs and CRT devices.
  12. Identify appropriate candidates for patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure.
  13. Identify the indications for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and describe potential complications of the procedure.
  14. Compare the application of MitraClip in degenerative and functional mitral regurgitation.

Registration

Tuition:
$215.00 General

Online registration will be open through Wednesday, March 22, 201x. For registration assistance, call the CME department at 206.341.0142.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Refunds will be made for a fee of $25 if written notice of cancellation is received at least 14 calendar days prior to the activity.


Accreditation



The Virginia Mason Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Virginia Mason Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAFP: This Live activity, 2019 Cardiology Update for the Primary Care Provider, with a beginning date of 11/15/2019, has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to  7.75 Prescribed credit(s) by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC): Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 7.75 Medical Knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.


Additional Information

Parking: Parking is not included with registration. Virginia Mason's downtown parking facilities are limited and reserved for patients, therefore we offer this map of public lots with walking routes to the Lindeman Pavilion.

Public transportation: Metro Bus routes serving the First Hill neighborhood include 2, 10, 12, 60, 193, and 303. Please consult the Metro Trip Planner for route information and schedules.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ (7.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.75 hours), American Academy of Family Physicians (7.75 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (7.75 hours)